Source: Nathaly Duenas My experience at Saint Xavier University will forever hold a special place in my heart. It all started with the professors, classmates who are now life-long friends, and extracurriculars…
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Why Retro Always Comes Back
Photo Credit: The Xavierite Vinyls, record players, cassettes, printed books, newspapers. These are all things that have been or are starting to become labeled “retro.” But, what exactly is retro? And why…
Good Girls Don’t Die: Unpacking the “Final Girl” Trope
Jamie Lee Curtis (Left) as Laurie Strode, an early example of the trope Tribune Agency Women and horror have always had a complicated relationship, but…
She’s Just a Girl, Not a Manic Pixie Dream
Source: Allure There’s a laundry list of tropes and archetypes that constrain female characters in the media, but none have been as damaging as the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. The term,…
The Customer Service Experience: Sweep it n’ Weep
I applied to Panera Bread after I graduated from high school. They hired me almost immediately and asked if I could work the opening shift full time from 5 a.m. to 2…
When Music Transcends Time
Photo Source: The Xavierite Music is something people have listened to and used in a variety of different ways since the beginning of time. For some, it is inspiration, a tool…
The Nightmare Before Graduation
All college or university students have dreamt about the moment that they will finally get to walk across that stage, hear the awful pronunciation of their name, and switch their tassels from…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005): A Cinematic Masterpiece
It is a truth universally acknowledged that book-to-film adaptations are usually disappointing. Avid readers tune in with the understanding that movies may downplay or fully remove major characters, plot lines, and themes…
What Being Latina Means to Media
MTV aired the annual VMA awards show on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The award show celebrated countless artists for their musical accomplishments. This year, many Latin artists were featured as performers, including Karol…
A Deeper Look into Affirmative Action
On June 29, 2023, The United States Supreme Court made the decision to view affirmative action plans in universities and colleges as unconstitutional. This decision greatly impacts many students of color, as…